No Matter How Small: Understanding Miscarriage and Stillbirth

by Kristen Riecke, Patrick Riecke

Jayda and Toby weren’t exactly trying to get pregnant, but they were thrilled with the idea of adding a daughter to their family. The sudden shock of miscarriage blindsided them completely. Now, they have to find their new normal in the wake of so many hurtful comments from well-meaning people. Emmaline never wanted a family, until she did. Following the death of her best friend, nothing could prepare her for what was going to happen next. Stillbirth felt like a never-ending freefall. Will Emmaline find the help she needs to go on? Lori had a difficult childhood. As an adult the cracks in the foundation of her marriage were obvious. After the death of her son, her mental health went into a downward spiral. Finally, with the support of her counselor, Lori wrote her feelings in a long article that gained a surprising amount of attention. Could this be her pathway to grieving well? These touching stories , seasoned with short chapters on how to really understand the experience of the death of a baby welcome you into the painful, but real world that so many women (and men) experience. You will Authors Kristen and Patrick Riecke The authors blend their voices and years of experience to bring you this resource filled with personal stories and practical advice. Kristen leads support groups for loss parents, and a volunteer program called “Kindred Hearts” that supports parents experiencing stillbirth in the Family Birthing Center. Patrick is the author of How to Talk with Sick, Dying, and Grieving People , and How to Find Meaning in Your Life Before it Ends , and the Director of Dignity and Spiritual Care for Parkview Health. He and Kristen lost their first son, Stephen, to a second-trimester miscarriage.

This book will help you gain an understanding of the common, yet often misunderstood experiences of miscarriage and stillbirth. Buy this book today whether you've had a miscarriage or stillbirth yourself or you are caring for someone who has.

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329 pages, Paperback

Published April 21, 2020

Reviews

[Joelene Lane · Rating 5 out of 5]

My own loss, a very early one, was over four years ago; I stumbled across this book on Amazon and decided to read it to see if it would be helpful for a friend going through her own loss. Turns out I needed it myself more than I realized. And I certainly hope it reaches many, many families out there - the authors' compassion and experience are clear throughout, and the stories they share are very poignant. I cried lots while reading, and am certain I will reread and share for years.

[Sophia Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book absolutely changed my life. I am part of Kristen’s support group and she has helped me so much and this book just reinforces what amazing people her and her husband are. The raw honestly and the fact that they didn’t sugarcoat the pain that comes with miscarrying helped me feel less “crazy” about the pain I feel from my losses. Such an amazing read.